Warren Monroe Bradshaw of Plano, Texas passed away April 12, 2021 at the age of 80. He was born on January 29, 1941 to Alonzo Monroe Bradshaw and Dorothy (Ferguson) Bradshaw in Brady, Texas. Warren was an All-State Football Player in Hobbs, New Mexico. He married his high school sweetheart, Sandra Fae Moon who he met in the 9th grade on August 14, 1959 in Hobbs. They started their family shortly after marriage. He started his 45-year professional career in the oil industry, and he worked his way up to sell new products. His knowledge of the oil industry was highly regarded, and his mastery led him to work in Russia, Egypt, Japan, South America, and many other places. Warren also resided and worked in Oklahoma and Arizona for a short period. He was one of the creators of the La-Z-Rest furniture chain. In 1977, he returned to the oil industry in Midland, Texas. Warren served in many different management capacities for several start up oil companies. He retired in 2005, then relocated to Plano, Texas to be closer to his family. Warren was an avid golfer and loved bass fishing and hunting. He was a big sports fan, especially the Dallas area sports teams. Warren was a man of few words. However, when he spoke, his words were reasonable, held meaning, and had truth behind them. Warren was a family man whose love and caring extended beyond his household and he made sure his family was never left wanting. All his life, Warren had a kindness in his heart that could be felt by those who knew him.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sandra Bradshaw of Plano, Texas; sons, Mark Bradshaw and wife, Lynn of San Antonio, Texas, Kevin Bradshaw and wife, Lisa of McKinney, Texas, and Stace Bradshaw and wife, Denise of University Park, Texas; grandchildren, Chad and wife, Carly, Colton, Chase, Crystal and husband, Corey, Parker, Grayson, Brady, Nicole, BethAnne, and RaeAnne; great-grandchildren, Beau, Noah and Aidyn; best dog companions, Molly and Bella; numerous other loving family and friends.
Warren was preceded in death by his infant daughter; parents; and six siblings.
In support of our local, state, and federal govt including CDC directives and to protect the physical health, safety and well-being of our community, only a limited number of guests will be allowed to attend the funeral service.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 19, 2021 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home Chapel, 2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, Texas.
Should the maximum number of guests be reached, those who would like to honor Warren and show their support to his family may remain at the funeral home in your vehicle, where you can watch the live streamed service on your personal device (laptop, tablet or smartphone) at the following link: https://celebrationoflife.tv/blog/warren-monroe-bradshaw, or listen through a designated FM radio channel.
A “come and go” visitation will be held on Sunday afternoon from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Allen. Only a limited number of guests will be allowed to enter the funeral home facility at any one time to maintain social distancing.